How important is a companion at ESA medical?

The note taker should ideally one who is very competent and fast writer.

Too often it is wholly insufficient to have occasional points jotted down.

Note taker should write name of HCP, time of commencement/ending and be seen by HCP to be seriously taking continual detailednotes.
Iy is unlikely that diligent note taker will produce result of backfiring ---rather, HCP will be very careful.

If at all possible, always always always have someone with you; for note-taking and a witness of what took place. You may need them again in the future.

Good luck,
cmarie

XFACTOR wrote:

If a person would (aware of the criteria) hope to be awarded points for the support group on the basis that social contact is always precluded, then should they attend with a companion it could be said that dealing witha compan ion and a atos assessor shows social contact is not alwayys precluded (more proof than if they went alone) If they go alone, the it is suggested they can cope with change and social interaction

They cannot win.

yes, a classic catch 22

WCA Handbook says "It would seem likely the person would require a companion to attend at the MEC due to the level of anxiety/communication restriction that this descriptor would normally be expected to reflect."